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10/28/25: Food stamp crush imminent as bombshell report explains what went wrong Oct 28, 2025

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-- On the Show:

-- Trump's administration refuses to use $6 billion in contingency funds to keep SNAP running, leaving 42 million Americans without food aid starting November 1

-- Analysts theorize Trump could run for a third term as president using the Supreme Court's limits on state eligibility enforcement

-- Missouri farmer Joe Maxwell criticizes Trump for tariffs, trade wars, and foreign beef deals that have hurt American farmers financially

-- Trump rambles incoherently about magnets and aircraft carriers during a speech to U.S. troops, showing visible cognitive confusion as they stand silent

-- Trump reveals he got an MRI not mentioned in official records, fueling questions about hidden health issues and White House transparency

-- Trump demands mail-in and early voting be banned, reflecting panic over potential Democratic investigations if they win control of Congress

-- A new center-left report urges Democrats to drop progressive rhetoric on culture and move to the center after losing ground with working-class voters

-- Trump posts a rant blaming Biden officials for actions taken in 2020, mistakenly describing events that occurred during his own presidency

-- On the Bonus Show: Trump DOJ officials will watch over the California election, weight loss drugs are bringing down the nation's obesity rate, Elon Musk launches an AI-generated alternative to Wikipedia called Grokipedia, and much more...

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(00:00) Start (01:56) SNAP food aid halted for millions (08:57) Theory of Trump running third term (18:05) Farmer criticizes tariffs and trade deals (24:12) Trump speech shows cognitive confusion (32:34) Undisclosed MRI raises health questions (39:49) Trump calls to ban mail-in voting (46:40) Report urges Democrats to shift center (54:43) Trump falsely blames Biden administration

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10/27/25: The slow coup grows as Trump makes major announcement, unexpected confrontation Oct 27, 2025

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-- On the Show:

-- Nathan Taylor, Executive Director of Public Engagement for Election Truth Alliance, joins us to discuss discrepancies in the 2024 election and follow-up from the first interview

-- Donald Trump is effectively bypassing Congress in 2025, using legalistic and bureaucratic maneuvers to consolidate power

--Margaret Brennan questions Hakeem Jeffries in a way that frames election denial and gerrymandering as a bipartisan problem

--Kristen Welker confronts Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about rising food prices and tariffs, highlighting Trump's negative impacts on American farmers

--Donald Trump reveals he received an MRI at Walter Reed, sparking questions about his health and medical transparency

--Donald Trump discusses cognitive tests and a dementia screening while making unfounded claims about his health, third-term eligibility, and attacks on political opponents

--Donald Trump posts dangerous and scientifically unsupported medical advice on Truth Social about vaccines and childhood health

--U.S. Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino faces a federal judge after allegedly violating a court order, and struggles to answer questions

--New data suggests historical midterm trends could severely damage Trump and Republicans

-- On the Bonus Show: NBA players face federal charges in a major gambling investigation, Javier Milei wins big in Argentina's midterm elections, Trump rules out running for Vice President in 2028, and much more...

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(00:00) Start (01:53) Trump bypasses Congress (08:20) Brennan questions Jeffries (13:52) Welker grills Bessent (20:52) Trump's mysterious MRI (26:44) Trump's cognitive decline (33:37) Trump's vaccine misinformation (39:55) Nathan Taylor Interview (1:08:08) Border Patrol court drama (1:14:28) Midterm polling trouble for Trump

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BONUS: Government shutdown becomes second longest ever, Kash Patel's Diwali post met with racism, and more Oct 25, 2025

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-- On the Bonus Show: The government shutdown becomes the second-longest in history, a Trump nominee is exposed for sending Nazi text messages, Kash Patel's Diwali post is met with racism, and much more...

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10/24/25: Bubble bursting as red states decline, Trump crushes farmers Oct 24, 2025

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-- On the Show:

-- Rand Paul publicly rejects Trump's call to execute drug dealers, revealing how cracks are forming inside the GOP as Trump demands blind loyalty

-- Trump's trade wars and tariffs wipe out U.S. soybean exports, bankrupting small farms while he falsely claims to champion agriculture

-- Mike Lindell pleads for donations to fund his final appeal after losing defamation cases, symbolizing the collapse of his company and credibility

-- Trump's tariffs, deportations, and tax cuts backfire exactly as critics warned, driving inflation, worker shortages, and economic pain

-- Farmers and ranchers turn on Donald Trump after his Argentina beef deal floods U.S. markets, enrages rural America, and exposes his "America First" hypocrisy

-- Trump's support erodes as donors, politicians, and voters quietly distance themselves, signaling the slow collapse of his political empire

-- Republican states double down on failed tax cuts and gutted services, deepening poverty while relying on subsidies from the blue states they mock

-- Trump's extreme policies play out in real time, proving that his campaign promises weren't exaggerations but blueprints for national chaos

-- The Friday Feedback segment

-- On the Bonus Show: Trump ends trade talks with Canada over a Ronald Reagan TV ad, Steve Bannon says there's a plan for Trump to serve a third term, and much more...

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(00:00) Start (01:15) Rand Paul rejects Trump's execution call (06:43) Soybean exports collapse under tariffs (11:25) Mike Lindell's final appeal plea (18:08) Tariffs and tax cuts backfire (26:18) Farmers turn on Trump (34:31) Trump loses support gradually (40:14) Republican states worsen poverty (47:06) Friday Feedback

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10/23/25: NYC debate mania as Trump demented while Canada says bye-bye Oct 23, 2025

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-- On the Show:

-- Zohran Mamdani confronts Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa in a chaotic New York City mayoral debate filled with personal attacks and viral moments

-- Mark Carney announces Canada will prioritize domestic production and reduce dependence on the United States, signaling a break from Trump

-- Donald Trump declares he is a better president than George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, revealing how desperate he is for validation and admiration

-- Donald Trump threatens Gavin Newsom while rambling about demolishing the East Wing to build a $300 million ballroom and insulting reporters who question him

-- Donald Trump oversees the demolition of part of the White House to build a $250 million ballroom while the government remains shut down and workers go unpaid

-- Mike Johnson insists Republicans have a health care plan but refuses to share details, revealing the emptiness of their repeated promises

-- Senator Susan Collins walks away from a Maine small business owner asking about health care costs

-- Jesse Watters praises Donald Trump's antics while Fox panelists briefly acknowledge rising costs and economic frustration under his leadership

-- On the Bonus Show: The Pentagon unveils a new press corps dominated by right-wing outlets, Elon Musk breaks ground on a tunnel project in Nashville, Bernie Sanders stands by Graham Platner despite controversies, and much more...

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(00:00) Start (01:32) Mamdani confronts Cuomo, Sliwa (12:40) Canada breaks from US trade (21:28) Trump claims he's greatest president (26:54) Trump threatens Newsom, insults press (35:03) Trump demolishes White House wing (40:52) Mike Johnson dodges health plan details (47:12) Susan Collins ignores small business (55:00) Jesse Watters praises Trump antics

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10/22/25: Most corrupt Trump act revealed as social programs collapse Oct 22, 2025

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-- On the Show:

-- Sabrina Singh, former Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary in the Department of Defense under President Biden, joins us to discuss the state of the DoD under Pete Hegseth, including the fallout from Signalgate and the new restrictive press rules

-- Polls show most Americans blame Republicans for the shutdown, leaving Trump and GOP leaders scrambling as their political gamble collapses

-- Trump's mismanagement triggers halted SNAP benefits, threats to Social Security, and record-high disapproval, showing widespread decay under his rule

-- Thirteen Senate Democrats confirm a Trump judicial nominee during the shutdown, handing Trump a symbolic win and frustrating voters expecting resistance

-- Trump sues his own Department of Justice for $230 million, an unprecedented act of self-dealing that turns government accountability into open corruption

-- Trump stumbles through unscripted interviews, rambling about tariffs and fake "payouts," exposing both his confusion and his authoritarian manipulation of money

-- Karoline Leavitt attacks her predecessor while doubling down on Trump's shutdown narrative, highlighting the performative loyalty demanded within Trump's circle

-- Online conspiracies claim Trump's death is imminent, ignoring data showing his wealth and access to healthcare make him likely to live much longer

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(00:00) Start (01:56) GOP blamed for shutdown (10:43) SNAP, Social Security impacts (21:49) GOP judicial win frustrates Dems (29:06) Trump sues DOJ for $230M (34:31) Trump's rambling interviews (44:34) Sabrina Singh Interview (1:04:24) Karoline Leavitt attacks predecessor (1:11:50) Online Trump death conspiracies

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10/21/25: Anger is building as White House demolition begins Oct 21, 2025

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-- Abigail Spanberger, Democratic Nominee for Governor of Virginia, joins us to discuss her race against Republican Winsome Earle-Sears on November 4th

-- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson calls for a nationwide general strike as millions rally under the "No Kings" banner demanding collective power and accountability

-- Donald Trump secretly begins demolishing parts of the White House to build a $250 million ballroom, bypassing oversight and sparking outrage over his disregard for history

-- New analysis shows New England and New York could thrive independently as one of the richest nations, exposing red‑state dependence on federal subsidies

-- Trump stumbles through incoherent interviews about China, healthcare, and foreign leaders, revealing worsening cognitive decline and erratic behavior

-- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responds "your mom did" to a reporter asking why Trump and Putin will meet in Budapest, escalating the administration's immaturity

-- Trump attacks GOP Rep. Thomas Massie after he demands the release of the Epstein files, fueling speculation that the president fears what the documents will reveal

-- A ProPublica investigation finds Trump expanding anonymous federal forces with unmarked vehicles and warrantless arrests, echoing classic authoritarian secret‑police tactics

-- On the Bonus Show: Americans can't afford their car payments, the Supreme Court will weigh in on gun rights for drug users, Seth Moulton challenges Ed Markey for Senate as Dan Koh enters the race for Congress, and much more...

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(00:00) Start (01:55) Chicago mayor wants a general strike (08:17) Trump demolishes White House sections (16:22) New England/New York could thrive (22:30) Trump stumbles in interviews (30:29) Leavitt escalates press immaturity (36:19) Abigail Spanberger Interview (57:27) Trump attacks Massie over Epstein (1:03:29) Trump expands secret federal forces

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10/20/25: No Kings protests rattle MAGA as US approaches failed state Oct 20, 2025

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-- Seven million people join nationwide No Kings protests as Donald Trump and MAGA figures panic over the growing anti-Trump movement

-- Donald Trump posts AI videos showing planes dumping feces on Harry Sisson after millions protest him, revealing his anger and fear

-- Republicans ignore years of warnings about climate, economy, healthcare, and democracy, leaving the country to face preventable crises

-- Karoline Leavitt calls Democrats terrorists, illegal aliens, and criminals on Fox News, showcasing the GOP's slide into open bigotry

-- Donald Trump slurs words and sits down mid-event, raising new questions about his health and exposing media double standards

-- America's crumbling infrastructure, inequality, and decaying democracy are symptoms of state failure under Trump

-- Katherine Boyle, a powerful venture capitalist tied to J.D. Vance and Peter Thiel, quietly builds MAGA influence through Silicon Valley

-- Donald Trump rants aboard Air Force One declaring decisions "up to me," insults reporters, and reveals ignorance about global events

-- Donald Trump invents adoring supporters and imaginary black women in Chicago to cope with declining popularity and public rejection

-- On the Bonus Show: Trump commutes the sentence of disgraced former Congressman George Santos, right-wing commentators react to No Kings 2, Benny Johnson suggests Obama and Hillary indictments are next, and much more...

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(00:00) Start
(01:36) Seven million protest nationwide
(07:02) Trump posts AI attack videos
(13:23) GOP ignores looming crises
(20:08) Leavitt calls Dems criminals
(24:35) Trump slurs, sits mid-event
(29:58) U.S. infrastructure and democracy falter
(35:06) Boyle builds MAGA influence quietly
(40:39) Trump rants on Air Force One
(50:00) Trump invents imaginary supporters

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BONUS: Judge halts Trump's shutdown firings, swastika found in rep's office, US revokes six visas over Charlie Kirk comments Oct 18, 2025

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-- On the Bonus Show: A judge halts Trump's shutdown layoffs, Capitol Police investigate a swastika found in a representative's office, the US revokes the visas of six foreigners over Charlie Kirk comments, and much more...

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10/17/25: $1 million per person Trump fundraiser as Rogan turns on Trump Oct 17, 2025

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-- On the Show:

-- Sunny Hostin confronts Cheryl Hines on The View, calling Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dangerously unqualified to lead HHS as the audience reacts skeptically

-- Donald Trump hosts a $1 million-per-person Mar-a-Lago dinner through his super PAC to fund MAGA loyalists, while Florida passes a law protecting his estate

-- Trump supporters complain they never received the pricey "Trump watches" they ordered, exposing yet another grift using Trump's name for profit

-- Joe Rogan criticizes Trump's hypocrisy on criminal justice reform, acknowledging the left's stance after previously endorsing him before the election

-- Trump lashes out at Time magazine for an unflattering cover photo, ranting late at night about the image online

-- Sean Duffy falsely claims massive No Kings protests are funded by George Soros, while grassroots crowds show genuine anger that MAGA media refuses to believe

-- Some Trump voters begin expressing regret online as they face economic and social fallout from his policies but still remain loyal to him

-- Eric Trump falsely accuses Jack Smith of planting evidence on his dad months before Smith was even appointed

-- The Friday Feedback segment

-- On the Bonus Show: John Bolton gets indicted as part of Trump's revenge tour, highlights from the New York City mayoral debate, and much more...

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(00:00) Start (01:03) Cheryl Hines defends RFK Jr.'s qualifications (10:00) Trump hosts $1M-per-person Mar-a-Lago fundraiser (12:58) Complaints over missing expensive Trump watches (18:53) Joe Rogan critiques Trump's hypocrisy on justice (25:02) Trump lashes out at Time magazine cover (31:09) Sean Duffy falsely blames Soros for protests (37:52) Some Trump voters express regret online (43:01) Eric Trump makes false accusation (48:50) Friday Feedback segment

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